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Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, delivers the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, at a graduation ceremony held at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St. Andrew today (November 30).
Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, delivers the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, at a graduation ceremony held at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St. Andrew today (November 30).

Women Graduate at South Camp Adult Correctional Centre

Fifty women at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston graduated today (November 30). Under the programme, the HEART/NSTA Trust provided training and job certification in cosmetology, sewing, data operations at Level 2, customer service delivery at Level 2,...
Digital padlock icon, cyber security network and data protection technology on virtual interface screen.
Digital padlock icon, cyber security network and data protection technology on virtual interface screen.

Data Protection Act Takes Effect Today
Pictured is His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley. The naming and commissioning ceremony was held at the Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston on November 29. It is the latest addition to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) fleet.
Pictured is His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley. The naming and commissioning ceremony was held at the Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston on November 29. It is the latest addition to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) fleet.

JDF Gets New Offshore Patrol Vessel
New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables perform a march past at the passing out parade held on Wednesday (November 29), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables perform a march past at the passing out parade held on Wednesday (November 29), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

New Constables Urged to Apply Training
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.

Mocho to Get Modern Police Station

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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, presents a citation to former member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Vice President Compliance, Caribbean Central, Scotia Bank, Naadia White, during the JCF’s Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct awards ceremony, held on the grounds of the Police Officers’ Club on November 23.
National Security

JCF Members Recognised for Exemplary Service

A total of 152 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been recognised for their exemplary conduct and years of long service. During the JCF Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct awards ceremony, held on the grounds of the Police Officers’ Club on November 23, medals were presented to the recipients by Commissioner of Police, Major...
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Board Member of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Pastor Glen Samuels (right), presents a cheque to Sub-Officer in Charge of the Bluefields Police Station in Westmoreland, Sergeant Monique Leslie-Hamilton (left), and second in command, Corporal Rupert Dixon. The occasion was the PCOA’s Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Area One Awards ceremony, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (November 22). Bluefields received the award for Top Police Station in the division.
National Security

Gov’t Spending $500m to Upgrade Police Facilities in 2024/25

The Government will be investing approximately $500 million for the upgrading of police facilities in fiscal year 2024/25. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, who indicated that the Ministry will be undertaking major infrastructure renovations and repair projects during the period. She added that the Ministry continues to partner with...
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Picture of handcuffs on cannabis.
IndustryNational SecurityPress Release

Male Passenger Arrested for Ganja Possession at NMIA, Marijuana-Laced Edibles Concealed in Luggage

An American citizen was detained by Customs Officers at the Norman Manley International Airport, and subsequently arrested by law enforcement officers, on Tuesday (Nov. 21) for attempting to smuggle an undisclosed quantity of ganja into the country. The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending ongoing investigations, was also found in possession of a large quantity of laced edibles concealed...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 21).
National Security

Firearms Act to Be Amended

The Government is to amend the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, 2022. Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 21). The Act represents the most significant advancement made by the Government to tackle the scourge of crime and gun-related violence...
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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.
National Security

PIOJ Reports Estimated 1.9 Per Cent Growth for September 2023 Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.9 per cent during the July to September 2023 quarter, compared with the corresponding period last year. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Tuesday (November 21), Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said the out-turn for the review quarter largely reflected higher levels of employment,...
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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), and Global Chair, Digicel Foundation, Maria Mulcahy (left), look on as Acting Staff Officer for the We Transform Programme, Department of Correctional Services, Meshach Brown, highlights details of a programme being utilised by a youngster in the recording studio at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre. The Minister toured the facility on November 2.
National SecurityYouth

PHOTOS: State Minister Tours Recording Studio at Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), and Global Chair, Digicel Foundation, Maria Mulcahy (left), look on as Acting Staff Officer for the We Transform Programme, Department of Correctional Services, Meshach Brown, highlights details of a programme being utilised by a youngster in the recording studio at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre....
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A section of Market Road in Port Morant, St. Thomas, which is currently impassable due to a landslide.
Local GovernmentNational SecurityWorks / Construction

St. Thomas Shelter Managers on Alert as Weather System Continues to Affect Jamaica

Shelter managers in St. Thomas are on alert as Jamaica continues to experience the effects of Tropical Cyclone 22. There have been numerous reports of landslides and flooding in the parish between Thursday (November 16) and Friday (November 17). Superintendent of Roads and Works at the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Odel Felix, told JIS News that the eastern end of...
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